Podcast appearances and mentions of tristan donovan

In this episode of Play Saves the World, hosts Daniel and Kevin explore the significance of play in human flourishing through the lens of the book 'It's All a Game' by Tristan Donovan. They discuss the history of board games, the cultural reflections within them, and how games can help manage fears. The conversation also touches on the evolution of popular games like The Game of Life and Monopoly, and how modern board games are shaped by societal changes. The hosts share personal recommendations for games they are currently enjoying, emphasizing the joy and connection that play brings to life. Takeaways Games have been a part of human history since ancient times. Cultural influences shape the design and themes of board games. The Game of Life has evolved to reflect societal changes. Modern board games often focus on cooperation rather than competition. Play can serve as a tool for managing fears and anxieties. Celebrating games can lead to their growth and popularity. The golden age of board gaming is marked by innovative designs. Games can reflect and critique societal issues, such as capitalism. The importance of social interaction in gaming experiences. Board games can provide a safe space to explore complex themes. Sound Bites "It's all a game." "Games are an essential part of human history." "Culture really shapes how we play." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Play Saves the World Podcast 02:06 Exploring the Book: It's All a Game 05:57 The Ancient History of Games 09:34 Cultural Reflections in Board Games 13:44 The Evolution of The Game of Life 17:36 Modern Games and Cultural Commentary 21:43 The Influence of Play on Culture 25:03 The Role of Play in Managing Fears 32:19 Cultural Significance of Murder Mysteries 34:26 Celebrating What Grows: The Impact of Recognition 45:48 Current Board Game Trends and Recommendations CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to our newsletter (https://buttondown.email/BoardGameFaith) Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/boardgamefaith/) Interact with us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/boardgamefaith/) Discord us Discord (https://discord.gg/MRqDXEJZ)

Few spies have motives as hard to decipher as those of Oleg Penkovsky. Was he a hero, an egotist or a madman? Writer and executive producer of The Spy Who, Tristan Donovan, sits down with Jack Basu-Mellish, host of the LSE Cold War Podcast, to discuss Penkovsky's actions, plus the lessons to learn from the events of the Cold War. Can the history books really be trusted?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why was the Cambridge Five scandal so embarrassing to MI5? And how significant was Oleg Lyalin's success in restoring faith in British Intelligence? Tristan Donovan discusses the notorious spy-ring and its lasting impact with Andrew Lownie, the author of Stalin's Englishman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can you imagine video games without Sony? A partnership between Sony and Nintendo could have changed the future of Playstation — and the video game industry — as we know it… if the deal hadn't ended with a dramatic betrayal. Tristan Donovan, author of Replay: The History of Video Games (and writer of this season of Business Wars), joins David to tell us about the console that almost wasn't. You'll also hear why Nintendo is so hard to predict, and where the video games market is going next. For the full story on what went down with Playstation in the early 1990s, listen to the Business Wars Nintendo vs. Sony season, also written by Tristan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We venture inside the Alnwick Poison Garden to find the world's most dangerous plants––including some common fruits and vegetables with a sinister side. Guide Tom Pattison takes us on a tour and offers up tales of deadly accidents, hallucinogenic honey and the case of the Curry Killer. Plus, Tristan Donovan reveals how soda changed the world, Dan Pashman reimagines breakfast cereal, Cheryl Day tackles your baking dilemmas, and we make Upside-Down Cardamom-Spiced Plum Cake.Get this week's recipe for Upside-Down Cardamom-Spiced Plum Cake here.We want to hear your culinary tips! Share your cooking hacks, secret ingredients or unexpected techniques with us for a chance to hear yourself on Milk Street Radio! Here's how: https://www.177milkstreet.com/radiotipsListen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In need of an end of summer refresh? Us too. Join us as we dive into the cool waters of history, which we've spiked with rum for the occasion. We'll explore the surprising chronicle of the Mojito through the past lives of its ingredients and their vital mixture. Cheers!Further Reading:Discover Rob's comprehensive guide to rum at Rob's Rum Guide.Learn about Tristan Donovan's work on Fizz and more here. Find Ian Williams's book, Rum: A Social and Sociable History of the Real Spirit of 1776 here.For more cocktail content check out Greg Benson on Back Bar or The Speakeasy.Keep Meat and Three on the air: become an HRN Member today! Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate. Meat and Three is powered by Simplecast.

9/11 rocks the world of gaming Gamecube launches in Japan Pokemon gets its own handheld These stories and many more on this episode of the Video Game Newsroom Time Machine This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in November of 2001. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly92aWRlb2dhbWVuZXdzcm9vbXRpbWVtYWNoaW5lLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz iOS: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/video-game-newsroom-time-machine And if you like what we are doing here at the podcast, don't forget to like us on your podcasting app of choice, YouTube, and/or support us on patreon! https://www.patreon.com/VGNRTM Send comments on twitter @videogamenewsr2 Or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vgnrtm Or videogamenewsroomtimemachine@gmail.com Links: 7 Minutes in Heaven: Video version - https://www.patreon.com/posts/59955071 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Monkey_Ball_(video_game) https://sega.fandom.com/wiki/Monkey_Ball https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dole_Food_Company https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Kidd Corrections: October 2001 Ep - https://www.patreon.com/posts/58914230 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ELIZA https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Looney_Tunes#Figuren https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LimeWire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gnutella https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOD_(file_format) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Landlord%27s_Game https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgism https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Tristan-Donovan/dp/1250082722 2001: 9/11 gets games cancelled https://retrocdn.net/index.php?title=File%3AEdge_UK_103.pdf&page=17 http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/worldbiz/archives/2001/09/20/0000103826 https://www.devuego.es/pres/revista/hobby-consolas/121 pg. 11 https://media.moddb.com/cache/images/groups/1/1/897/thumb_620x2000/ra2box_0002pre911_rare.png Spiderman Teaser - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ozz8uxW733Q Gamecube launches in Japan https://retrocdn.net/index.php?title=File%3AEdge_UK_103.pdf&page=6 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GameCube https://www.mobygames.com/game/luigis-mansion https://www.mobygames.com/game/wave-race-blue-storm https://www.mobygames.com/game/super-monkey-ball Microsoft postpones Japanese launch of Xbox https://archive.org/details/NextGen83Nov2001/page/n13/mode/1up May 2001 jump: https://www.patreon.com/posts/52306821 93% of PS2 owners use their machines to play DVDs https://www.devuego.es/pres/revista/hobby-consolas/121 pg. 7 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_3 Spaceworld 2001 shows the future of Nintendo https://retrocdn.net/index.php?title=File%3AEdge_UK_103.pdf&page=64 https://archive.org/details/NextGen83Nov2001/page/n14/mode/1up https://www.devuego.es/pres/revista/hobby-consolas/121 pg. 7 pg. 40 https://archive.org/details/NextGen83Nov2001/page/n31/mode/1up https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Smash_Bros._Melee https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_The_Wind_Waker Early Zelda tech demo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEF9Utdu-L0 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Breath_of_the_Wild Pokemon gets its own console https://www.devuego.es/pres/revista/hobby-consolas/121 pg. 45 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Mini https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamagotchi Euro-Man makes currency exchange fun https://retrocdn.net/index.php?title=File%3AEdge_UK_103.pdf&page=21 https://www.mobygames.com/company/engine-software-bv Troma tries its hand at games. https://retrocdn.net/index.php?title=File:Edge_UK_103.pdf&page=22 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troma_Entertainment https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0462485/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117609/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 https://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/279640/ Sam and Max are hitting the road again https://archive.org/details/MicromanaTerceraEpocaSpanishIssue82/page/n7/mode/1up https://samandmax.co.uk/games/plunge-through-space/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_%26_Max Books about the history of games abound https://retrocdn.net/index.php?title=File:Edge_UK_103.pdf&page=23 http://www.arcade-fever.com/ https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/supercade https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_IV:_The_History_of_the_Videogame_Industry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ultimate_History_of_Video_Games Games are rotting your brain https://www.eschoolnews.com/2001/08/29/study-computer-games-might-stunt-learning/ https://www.zdnet.com/article/scientists-link-computer-games-to-brain-damage-3002093389/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryuta_Kawashima https://archive.org/details/PC_Zone_108_November_2001/page/n29/mode/1up Tokyo Game show cancels Spring show https://archive.org/details/MicromanaTerceraEpocaSpanishIssue82/page/n7/mode/1up https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Game_Show https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_Entertainment_Supplier%27s_Association Interplay gets last laugh https://archive.org/details/NextGen83Nov2001/page/n17/mode/1up https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interplay_Entertainment https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivendi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titus_Interactive Bioware sues Interplay https://archive.org/details/pcgames200111/page/n17/mode/1up https://www.gamebanshee.com/news/67374-bioware-sues-interplay.html https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bioware-files-suit-against-interplay/1100-2813738/ http://www.ironworksforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33641 Don Daglow Interview Part 2 - https://www.patreon.com/posts/39095819 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BioWare https://www.mobygames.com/game-group/baldurs-gate-series https://www.mobygames.com/game-group/neverwinter-nights-series https://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/pool-of-radiance-ruins-of-myth-drannor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volition_(company) Konami buys 45% stake in Hudson Soft https://www.devuego.es/pres/revista/hobby-consolas/121 pg. 18 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_Soft Activision buys Treyarch https://archive.org/details/MicromanaTerceraEpocaSpanishIssue82/page/n5/mode/1up https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treyarch https://www.mobygames.com/company/treyarch-corporation Correction: Treyarch only ported Spiderman to the Dreamcast. Jon Romero and Tom Hall are back! https://archive.org/details/MicromanaTerceraEpocaSpanishIssue82/page/n5/mode/1up https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkeystone_Games Dinamic Multimedia closes its doors https://archive.org/details/MicromanaTerceraEpocaSpanishIssue82/page/n6/mode/1up https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinamic_Software https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinamic_Multimedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microman%C3%ADa Recommended Links: The History of How We Play: https://thehistoryofhowweplay.wordpress.com/ Gaming Alexandria: https://www.gamingalexandria.com/wp/ They Create Worlds: https://tcwpodcast.podbean.com/ Digital Antiquarian: https://www.filfre.net/ The Arcade Blogger: https://arcadeblogger.com/ Retro Asylum: http://retroasylum.com/category/all-posts/ Retro Game Squad: http://retrogamesquad.libsyn.com/ Playthrough Podcast: https://playthroughpod.com/ Sound Effects by Ethan Johnson of History of How We Play and Enzo Maida.

Tristan Donovan joined me on the podcast to talk about the history of gaming.Subscribe to History Hit and you'll get access to hundreds of history documentaries, as well as every single episode of this podcast from the beginning (400 extra episodes). We're running live podcasts on Zoom, we've got weekly quizzes where you can win prizes, and exclusive subscriber only articles. It's the ultimate history package. Just go to historyhit.tv to subscribe. Use code 'pod1' at checkout for your first month free and the following month for just £/€/$1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tristan Donovan joined me on the podcast to talk about the history of gaming.Subscribe to History Hit and you'll get access to hundreds of history documentaries, as well as every single episode of this podcast from the beginning (400 extra episodes). We're running live podcasts on Zoom, we've got weekly quizzes where you can win prizes, and exclusive subscriber only articles. It's the ultimate history package. Just go to historyhit.tv to subscribe. Use code 'pod1' at checkout for your first month free and the following month for just £/€/$1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How did soda, just flavored fizzy water, become so ubiquitous in today’s society? To find out, let’s dive in to the history of soda; It’s an astonishing tale featuring drugs, Roman baths, “curative” medicinal uses, and more!   In this episode I’m joined by Tristan Donovan, author of Fizz: How Soda Shook Up the World.   Tune in to learn… -If Coca-Cola actually had cocaine in it, -About the “curative” properties of soda, -How the soda fountain began, -About the time people were afraid to drink cold drinks, -Why soda fountains were in drug stores, -How Coca-Cola began as a knock-off, -Where the cola flavor comes from, -& so much more!   Grab your copy of Tristan’s book, Fizz: How Soda Shook Up the World. Available on IndieBound at https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781613747223 And on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2I3yT70 (affiliate link)   --------------------------------   If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests.   For more episodes visit https://www.curiosityness.com/   Connect with Curiosityness... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/curiosityness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositynesspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Curiositynesstv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curiosityness   Get your FREE Curiosityness sticker at https://www.curiosityness.com/freesticker/   Find Travis, the host of Curiosityness, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travderose/ Or send him an email to travis@curiosityness.com

This week on DrunkFriend, we have another recurring guest, only this time he gets his own episode -- Caleb J. Ross joins us to talk about all kinds of books about video games, both fiction and non-fiction, as well as his own work and his own writing process, including some hidden gems in the literature world that he would recommend our listeners read! We discuss Blake J. Harris' "Console Wars," Jeff Ryan's "Super Mario," Tristan Donovan's "Replay," among many others. We also talk about families in video games, The King of All Cosmos' package, whether or not we'd want to see a Chrono Trigger remake (answers may surprise you), dungeon crawlers, Swans... geez what didn't we talk about? BookDrunk!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/snesdrunk)

Ashleigh recommends "It's All a Game" by Tristan Donovan. Games played this week was Century Spice Road and 7 Wonders Duel. Books 4 Board Gamers now has a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/books4boardgamersHave a question? Email books4boardgamers@gmail.com

Host David Brown sits down with Tristan Donovan, series writer and author of Replay: The History of Video Games, just as this console war enters uncharted territory. What’s next for Xbox, PlayStation and wild card Nintendo Switch? Hint: probably not three more generations of consoles. Plus, what a groundbreaking announcement from Microsoft could mean for the gaming industry moving forward.Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Host David Brown chats with series writer Tristan Donovan, author of Fizz: How Soda Shook Up the World, about some of the juicy tidbits that didn’t make the final series. Like Fanta’s roots in Nazi Germany, Pepsi’s frantic struggle to make sure Coca-Cola didn’t beat it into space, and why Coca-Cola bottles have that iconic silhouette. And then there’s the cola that almost dethroned Coke. (Hint: it’s not Pepsi). David Brown even cops to his favorite cola...and the answer may surprise you.Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Today Jeremy welcomes author Tristan Donovan into the Green Room. Tristan wrote one of (if not) the most complete and comprehensive books on the history of video gaming, Replay: The History of Video Games. In this week's "Behind the Curtain" segment, Jeremy discusses the intern process at Mediajuice Studios. And in our "Cutscene" segment, Jeremy and Jeremiah discuss James Cameron's docu-series The History of Science Fiction. Produced by Jeremiah Isley, Mediajuice Studios, LLC.

When we break out a board game, we are rarely doing it because we want a history lesson. But many board games mirror social trends from years past. Monopoly’s creator used her board game to demonstrate the evils of capitalism. The Game of Life started out as a way to reinforce 19th-century moral values. We speak with author Tristan Donovan about his book “It’s All a Game: The History of Board Games from Monopoly to Settlers of Catan” about the evolution and legacy of board games.

George Noory and author Tristan Donovan discuss the history of some of the most famous board games ever made, and whether they are make a comeback with today's children. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The Stuph File Program Featuring actress/director, Gabrielle Stone; Tristan Donovan, author of It’s All a Game: The History of Board Games from Monopoly to Settlers of Catan; Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Actress Gabrielle Stone makes her directorial debut in the short film, It Happened Again Last Night, which she also stars in Tristan Donovan, author of It’s All a Game: The History of Board Games from Monopoly to Settlers of Catan Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter.  This week’s reviewed title is Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night by Terry Zinoman  (Harper, $35.99).  You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times This week’s opening guest slate is presented by Will Sterrett President & CEO of Rockcastle Media Networks; providing programming to radio stations across the USA and Canada.

We love all sorts of games at The Rook & Pawn, and while we may steer more towards cardboard and dice, we do love a well-run pub trivia. Today on The Rook & Pawncast we welcome Caitlin Wilson, Creature Comforts Brewing packaging guru and mastermind behind one of the best weekly trivia games in town. We talk beer, movies, drinking beer while talking about movies...and games, always games. Find out more about Creature Comforts, Caitlin and her weekly trivia game at Hi-Lo at the following sites: http://www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com/family/ http://www.hiloathens.com/ Follow The Rook & Pawn on Social Media http://twitter.com/rooknpawn http://instagram.com/rooknpawn http://facebook.com/rookandpawn http://www.therookandpawn.com The Rook & Pawncast Theme Music by Nicholas Mallis: https://nicholasmallis.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/nicholasmallis/ For more information about the games we played and discussed, check out them out here: Eight Minute Empire: http://redravengames.squarespace.com/eightminute-empire/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/131366/eight-minute-empire Galaxy Trucker: http://czechgames.com/en/galaxy-trucker/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/31481/galaxy-trucker Schmovie: https://schmovie.wordpress.com/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/137968/schmovie For more information on the upcoming release of "It's All a Game" by Tristan Donovan: http://us.macmillan.com/itsallagame/tristandonovan/9781250082725/

Staying sober on a night out can be a limiting experience with the soft drinks choice on offer in many places. But with an increasing number of 16-24 year olds staying teetotal, demand is increasing for more interesting, varied and healthier choices. Dan Saladino explores the traditional, quirky and novel drinks putting some fizz back into the market. Reports say a resistance to heavy sugar and artificial sweeteners has seen soda sales drop off in the USA. 'Craft sodas' are making a play for some of the market by offering alternative flavours and drinks flavoured with cane sugar rather than corn syrup. Tristan Donovan heads on a mission to scour the soda fountains of the US and find some of the wackiest drinks available. How about a lactart or phosphate? But in the UK too those with brewing skills are applying their knowledge to create soft drinks low on sugar and strong on flavour. Dan looks into the future of fizzy pop to see what the future might hold for those who still sparkle at the thought of a refreshing glass of pop. Presented by Dan Saladino Produced by Anne-Marie Bullock.

Guest Tristan Donovan speaks with Diane Horn about his book, “Feral Cities: Adventures with Animals in the Urban Jungle”.

Hi there! Thank you all so much for helping me get to episode 100. In this Intellivisionaries-sized episode, I am celebrating by discussing one of my favorite Atari 2600 games, Pitfall by Activision. Extra giant super special humongous thanks to Willie! from the Colecovisions podcast for surprising me with an interview with the awesome David Crane! Thank you so much Willie, and thanks much also to David Crane for talking with us, it was my honor. In two weeks I will be discussing Shootin' Gallery and Riddle of the Sphinx by Imagic. I will also endeavor to fix up my list because it needs fixing, so in the next episode I will announce more games that are coming up. If you have any feedback for these games, or any games I've already covered, please send them to me at 2600gamebygame@comcast.net. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for listening. You all have made this such a wonderful experience and I am excited to cover many more games! Pertinent Links Jose's AMAZING spreadsheet for my podcast! Thank you Jose! David Crane Pitfall Post-mortem at GDC 2013 PRGE panel with David Crane, Garry Kitchen, & Bob Smith David Crane at Louisville Arcade Expo 2015 David Crane interview on Broken Token podcast David Crane interview by Michael Thomasson David Crane interview by Tristan Donovan 1/84 Hi Res magazine article on David Crane by Colin Covert David Crane interview by Chris Bieniek Matt's How To Win at Activision Games book that he made in 1982! Awesome! Pitfall on Atari Protos David Crane's comments on the 2 prototypes on Digital Press No Swear Gamer 149 - Pitfall! No Swear Gamer - Pitfall Walkthrough! Activision Mobiles thread on Atari Age Pitfall Jacket picture on Good Deal Games Other Pitfall promo items on Atarimania Pitfall map Pitfall 2 on KLOV Pitfall Patch ...and the letter that accompanied it Heckle and Jeckle cartoon intro How To Beat The Home Video Games - Pitfall! John Reder's web page with his 2600 homebrew games Proud member of the Throwback Network! Proud member of the Retro Junkies Network! Facebook page Twitter page Google + page My YouTube channel, for whatever reason Blog page Listen to the show on Stitcher! Subscribe to the show on iTunes, and leave a review! Reviews are nice! Can't get enough Ferg in your ears? Check out the Intarivisions podcast... ...and Please Stand By!

Jon Patch talks to Tristan Donovan, author of Feral Cities: Adventures with Animals in the Urban Jungle. We tend to think of cities as a realm apart, somehow separate from nature, but nothing could be further from the truth. In Feral Cities Tristan Donovan digs below the urban gloss to uncover the wildlife that we share our streets and homes with. Questions or Comments? Send them to: jon@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Feral Cities with Jon Patch

Subscribe (iTunes)Subscribe (Stitcher) Built to Play focuses on four space-themed stories all about exploration and self-discovery Space is a weird place to go. It's wondrous, potentially beautiful, but it's not quite worth the price of omission. Send astronauts up to the moon, fly a rover to Mars, speculate about a colony on Venus, and you'll still have the problem that it's mostly empty and extraordinarily expensive. Yet, we still want to go there, as science fiction authors will tell you along with everyone who signed up for the Mars One reality show.  Video games have been a part of that fantasy since the medium's inception, andour collective fascination seems to be resurging. That desire for some great voyage beyond our current horizons speak to our innate curiosity as a species.  Games focused around space travel seem to tell us more about ourselves than they can about their setting.It's rare that we'll learn something new about space travel from games. Thanks to Star Wars, most games represent space warfare like a World War II dogfight. Plus, if you're looking for a realistic simulation of a spacecraft, even the most technical games won't show you the extreme scarcity up there. Dogfights are fun, and worrying about supplies isn't, so that's fine, though it does tell you that we aren't truly looking to explore the "final frontier."  We want spaces to delve into fantasies and potential futures. Elegy for a Dead Worlddrives you to explore through creative writing. Star Citizen provides the ultimate libertarian dreamscape. Spacewar!would have been impossible without examining the limitations of computing itself. And sometimes games surprise us in where they go and what they remind us.  In this episode you will hear the following stories: Ziba Scott talks about how to get people to start writing and why he's ecstatic about Alf fanfiction. (00:00 - 11:25) Travis Day explains economy and fantasy when building an open world space simulator. (11:25 - 21:20) John Sharprevisits thehistory of video games, and how its relationship with space travel began. (21:25 - 34:40) Dave Shayler and Tristan Donovan tell us how Tetris visited the stars and why even odd space voyages are worth it. (34:45 - 51:30) Notes: We say Ziba Scott's name wrong, constantly. Sorry about that! It's ZAI-BA not ZEE-BA. Also the astronaut audio in the final segment is from the Soyuz-TM 15 trip, not TM-17. We couldn't find any for TM-17 so we stuck a bit of the earlier trip before we get into the story. Hope that didn't cause any confusion.  THANKS TO THE FREE MUSIC ARCHIVE FOR "Raro Bueno" by Chuzausen, "Waltz of the Stars valse des toiles" by Lee Rosevere, "little cloud (johnny_ripper remix)" by 水中,  "Goosedance" by Paperclip Galaxy, "Dark Matter" by Podington Bear, and "Enough of our Machines (johnny_ripper remix)" by son lux, "rush loop" by Adam Wrong. WE ALSO USED "Unanswered Questions" BY Kevin MacLeod, clips from Sven's Space Place, a Movietome Sputnik newsreel, launch of the Soyuz FG, and the Tetris Theme.  BUILT TO PLAY IS A PRODUCT OF THE SCOPE AT RYERSON RADIO STATION IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN TORONTO. IT WAS PRODUCED AND EDITED BY ARMAN AGHBALI AND DANIEL ROSEN. IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND RATE US ONLINE. IT HELPS MORE PEOPLE FIND THE SHOW AND GIVES US AN IDEA HOW WE'RE DOING. FEEL FREE TO COMMENT DOWN BELOW.